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Showroom DIY 2 DOF Wanegain (Arduino + Sabertooth 2x25 + Smolka DC 24V)

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Wanegain, Jan 13, 2015.

  1. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    Hi all !

    My DIY 2DOF motion simulator is using
    - Arduino UNO (I will share my code very soon, I need to clean it before :p)
    - Sabertooth 2x25
    - DC motor Smolka 24V

    I am using a G25, a TH8RS and a DIY handbrake (plugged on my G25 shifter)

    My screen is either a videoprojector or an Oculus rift DK2.

    Here is a picture :
    [​IMG]

    And here are videos I recorded (it was not using SimTools) but you can see how it works :
    Presentation of my motion simulator :


    Using videoprojector (super fov, scale 1:1) :



    I also wrote that I am building a new motion simulator low cost (less than 450€ !!), very easy to build and I will publish a complete tutorial soon (in french first) :
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    And a video from it running Elite Dangerous (using SimTools !!) :



    FYI : I am working on the project to make motions on a sport video I recorded (ski, MTB, etc...), and I will use this platform below :
    [​IMG]


    If you have questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate I would be happy to share my knowledge with you!
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Thanks for sharing your sim and projects @Wanegain.

    I am guessing you plan on recording a motion sequence to match the video then sync them in playback, is that right?
    noorbeast, Jan 13, 2015
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  3. Blame73

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    Hey @Wanegain , welcome to this forum and nice work.
    Thanks for sharing
    Blame73, Jan 13, 2015
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  4. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    I am recording data using an Android device (smartphone) and recording the video with a GoPro (or another cam). The app is working (but needs more development)... My big problem is the software. I hope SimTools will help me to do that and be compatible with my oculus rift ^^
    Wanegain, Jan 13, 2015
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I am still not sure I have my head around what you are trying to do but a new joystick plugin has just been developed for SimTools and that may be useful if you are trying to create a motion sequence: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/joystick-plugin.127/

    I am also not sure how you plan on creating the VR environment for the Rift, perhaps you can elaborate further.
    noorbeast, Jan 13, 2015
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  6. value1

    value1 Nerd SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Hi @Wanegain
    Nice project of yours!
    There is a Video Ride Editor and a Video Ride Player available. Ask @yobuddy about it ;)
    value1, Jan 13, 2015
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  7. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    @value1 what ? what ? what ? o_O

    Thank you for the info !!!
    Wanegain, Jan 13, 2015
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  8. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    @noorbeast : as you can read it, I replied to the topic (before introduce myself I know :oops:)...
    Wanegain, Jan 13, 2015
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  9. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    @Wanegain : these apps are in the beta restricted forum area...
    that's why you have to ask yobuddy to publish it maybe ;)
    in the Download section
    RacingMat, Jan 13, 2015
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  10. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    I sent him a pm ;)
    Wanegain, Jan 13, 2015
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  11. Seth2Christ

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    Hello Wanegain!
    Good job. Interestingly, as always!
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  12. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    Thanks :thumbs
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  13. Wanegain

    Wanegain Active Member

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    New video with my DK2 and my Motion sim :
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